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Part 12:-
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He was nervous as he was going to face Naina's parents after those startling revelations to Naina of being responsible of Naveen's death; he gulped down his saliva before landing onto the last step.
Present scenario:-
Astonishingly, he was welcomed with warm smiles, which temporarily confused him. He half-expected to be thrown out of the house. Nervously, he folded his hands in a namaste and walked hesitatingly.
All this while Naina couldn't shift her gaze which had been transfixed on her "sajna". He was looking dashing in the attire. His wet hair could only add to the charm. It was only when she realized hat she had been gaping, she looked away. She broke the silence by announcing the call for breakfast.
Naina's father broke in saying that he needed to talk to Raj in private.
Raj was now beginning to fret. Without a word he followed him to the garden outside and strange ideas kept formulating in his mind about the imminent situation. The reassuring smile which had been thrown mid way by Naina's mother did not aid much.
"You love her don't you?"
He first felt he hadn't heard right. This was the last question which he had been expecting. Now, which father would talk this way to his son's killer? He thought that it would be quite some time before he had propitiated their favors. But…
"You do, don't you?" he heard the question reiterate articulately.
He decided to stick to the truth and quietly nodded. There was a momentarily convoluted silence.
"Naina has always been the obdurate and staunch one. She was the jaan of the house and it was she who had rejoiced more than Naveen when he had been promoted to the rank of a standard official and had passed out with colorful feathers in his cap. Those priceless moments of cheerfulness, joy and color had been shattered with Naveen's untimely death and the false declared accusations. Those harsh moments days, are still quite etched in our memory. And then Naina's decision of following her brother's footsteps of becoming an outstanding officer while proving her brother innocent in the meantime rekindled the extinguished flame of hope in our hearts. We had retained the respect for equity the Indian Justice boasted of. In the academy, both your paths crossed – paths different but destiny same. I haven't thanked you enough for your undeterred support and guidance you had showered our daughter with, during those crucial moments of immaturity and loneliness."
Raj broke in, "No, sir, it's quite unneeded. It was my duty as her mentor to…"
He was interrupted,
"You stood beside her even before she was your protge. I still do remember that night when the news of your accident was flashed on the screen and how she broke down on the phone regarding your abandonment in her struggle and the deep void you had created in her heart. I'd just like to say that never bring anymore tears to her eyes. It's time both of you have your share of happiness."
Raj was speechless. Was this a dream or did he really have the unmentioned permission of his love's dad. He was lost. Then slowly, he bitterly realized that Naina might not have told her parent's of him being responsible for Naveen's death.
Gathering up courage, he painfully spoke up, "Thank You, Sir, but you probably are not aware of the grave dark moment of my life which regards your son too."
This earned him a sharp stark look.
" I am not worthy enough for your kind respect. Naveen's demise is due to my cowardice, I.."
A soft voice broke in," We know, beta. Hum sab jaante hain. Naveen tha hi aisa. Agar hum main se kise se uski qhwaish kehta to hum bhi yahi karte. Aur tumne to use begunah sabit karne main koi guzarish nahin chodi. Humnain jab sacchayi suni, to humain bhi bahut krodh aaya parantu uske baad jo tumnain kiyaq uska karz hum kabhi nahin chukka sakte. Tumhain to 14 saal jail ki bhi sazaa hui . Love had make you weak."
"Nahin Aunty", Raj managed to choke up, "Pyar ne mujhe bebas nahin banaya, ek vahi to hai jiske balbute par main aaj apna samman pa saka hun. Naina's my strength not my weakness."
His unshed tears now began to flow unstopped. He now also had a family. 'Bus Naina ki haan baki hai' he thought dizzily. The love and acceptance made him feel wanted and required. He now was considered a part of their family, and he resolved to protect them at all costs and terms. His newfound treasure was too invaluable and it was his second most priority.
Note:-
This part sucks, i noe and also it is quite unedited. So please bear with it. and yes m bracing myself for all criticisms which are utmost welcome!!!
Revision:-
He was nervous as he was going to face Naina's parents after those startling revelations to Naina of being responsible of Naveen's death; he gulped down his saliva before landing onto the last step.
Present scenario:-
Astonishingly, he was welcomed with warm smiles, which temporarily confused him. He half-expected to be thrown out of the house. Nervously, he folded his hands in a namaste and walked hesitatingly.
All this while Naina couldn't shift her gaze which had been transfixed on her "sajna". He was looking dashing in the attire. His wet hair could only add to the charm. It was only when she realized hat she had been gaping, she looked away. She broke the silence by announcing the call for breakfast.
Naina's father broke in saying that he needed to talk to Raj in private.
Raj was now beginning to fret. Without a word he followed him to the garden outside and strange ideas kept formulating in his mind about the imminent situation. The reassuring smile which had been thrown mid way by Naina's mother did not aid much.
"You love her don't you?"
He first felt he hadn't heard right. This was the last question which he had been expecting. Now, which father would talk this way to his son's killer? He thought that it would be quite some time before he had propitiated their favors. But…
"You do, don't you?" he heard the question reiterate articulately.
He decided to stick to the truth and quietly nodded. There was a momentarily convoluted silence.
"Naina has always been the obdurate and staunch one. She was the jaan of the house and it was she who had rejoiced more than Naveen when he had been promoted to the rank of a standard official and had passed out with colorful feathers in his cap. Those priceless moments of cheerfulness, joy and color had been shattered with Naveen's untimely death and the false declared accusations. Those harsh moments days, are still quite etched in our memory. And then Naina's decision of following her brother's footsteps of becoming an outstanding officer while proving her brother innocent in the meantime rekindled the extinguished flame of hope in our hearts. We had retained the respect for equity the Indian Justice boasted of. In the academy, both your paths crossed – paths different but destiny same. I haven't thanked you enough for your undeterred support and guidance you had showered our daughter with, during those crucial moments of immaturity and loneliness."
Raj broke in, "No, sir, it's quite unneeded. It was my duty as her mentor to…"
He was interrupted,
"You stood beside her even before she was your protge. I still do remember that night when the news of your accident was flashed on the screen and how she broke down on the phone regarding your abandonment in her struggle and the deep void you had created in her heart. I'd just like to say that never bring anymore tears to her eyes. It's time both of you have your share of happiness."
Raj was speechless. Was this a dream or did he really have the unmentioned permission of his love's dad. He was lost. Then slowly, he bitterly realized that Naina might not have told her parent's of him being responsible for Naveen's death.
Gathering up courage, he painfully spoke up, "Thank You, Sir, but you probably are not aware of the grave dark moment of my life which regards your son too."
This earned him a sharp stark look.
" I am not worthy enough for your kind respect. Naveen's demise is due to my cowardice, I.."
A soft voice broke in," We know, beta. Hum sab jaante hain. Naveen tha hi aisa. Agar hum main se kise se uski qhwaish kehta to hum bhi yahi karte. Aur tumne to use begunah sabit karne main koi guzarish nahin chodi. Humnain jab sacchayi suni, to humain bhi bahut krodh aaya parantu uske baad jo tumnain kiyaq uska karz hum kabhi nahin chukka sakte. Tumhain to 14 saal jail ki bhi sazaa hui . Love had make you weak."
"Nahin Aunty", Raj managed to choke up, "Pyar ne mujhe bebas nahin banaya, ek vahi to hai jiske balbute par main aaj apna samman pa saka hun. Naina's my strength not my weakness."
His unshed tears now began to flow unstopped. He now also had a family. 'Bus Naina ki haan baki hai' he thought dizzily. The love and acceptance made him feel wanted and required. He now was considered a part of their family, and he resolved to protect them at all costs and terms. His newfound treasure was too invaluable and it was his second most priority.
Note:-
This part sucks, i noe and also it is quite unedited. So please bear with it. and yes m bracing myself for all criticisms which are utmost welcome!!!
Udne Ki Aasha
Kumkum Bhagya
